Newly Synthesized Benzimidazoles Inhibit Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and-9 Levels in Prostate Cancer Cells

dc.contributor.authorIlhan, S
dc.contributor.authorDilekci, G
dc.contributor.authorGuner, A
dc.contributor.authorBektas, H
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T12:00:10Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T12:00:10Z
dc.description.abstractBackground: Investigating the effects of newly synthesized agents on various molecular mechanisms to understand their mechanism of action is an important step of pre-clinical screening. Benzimidazoles are composed of a unique fused benzene and imidazole ring and have attracted great attention due to their broad bioactivities, including antitumor. Objective: In the current study, we reported the synthesis of novel benzimidazole derivatives and investigated the possible cytotoxic and anti-angiogenic effects on human prostate cancer and umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Methods: MTT assay was used to assess cell viability. A scratch assay was conducted to monitor the migration of cells. mRNA expression levels of VEGF, MMP-2, and MMP-9 were evaluated using qPCR. Changes in protein levels were evaluated by western blotting. Results: Compound G1, having a chlorine moiety, showed a potent cytotoxic activity on both prostate cancer cells and HUVECs, and inhibited cell migration via decreasing the mRNA and protein levels of key angiogenesis-related molecules such as VEGF, MMP-2, and MMP-9. Conclusion: These results suggest that newly synthesized G1 may be a novel anti-angiogenic agent for prostate cancer treatment.
dc.identifier.issn1871-5206
dc.identifier.other1875-5992
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/7517
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherBENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTD
dc.subjectZOLEDRONIC ACID
dc.subjectIN-VITRO
dc.subjectANGIOGENESIS
dc.subjectDERIVATIVES
dc.subjectANTICANCER
dc.subjectMOLECULES
dc.subjectDESIGN
dc.titleNewly Synthesized Benzimidazoles Inhibit Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and-9 Levels in Prostate Cancer Cells
dc.typeArticle

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